Environmental Specialist III at Quanta Services in Birmingham, AL

Job description

About Us Quanta Power Solutions brings together the industry-leading capabilities and resources of Quanta's operating companies to deliver complete EPC solutions. Our integrated approach spans power generation, battery energy storage, renewables, transmission, substation, and underground infrastructure — from concept to commissioning, we execute complex power infrastructure projects with the speed, certainty, and operational excellence our customers depend on. At Quanta Power Solutions, we are driven by a culture of safety, integrity, and disciplined execution — and we're building a team that shares that commitment. About this Role Quanta Power Solutions is seeking an Environmental Specialist III that is responsible for coordinating and overseeing environmental compliance, permitting, and environmental management activities for power generation and energy infrastructure projects. This position serves as a senior environmental resource to project management, engineering, construction, and field operations teams, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, permit conditions, and company standards. The Environmental Specialist III provides technical guidance on environmental requirements, evaluates potential environmental risks, supports permitting strategies, and works proactively to resolve compliance issues throughout project development, construction, commissioning, and closeout. This role requires strong technical knowledge, independent judgment, and the ability to coordinate complex environmental activities across multiple project stakeholders. What You'll Do Environmental Compliance and Regulatory Oversight Coordinate environmental compliance activities across power generation EPC projects, including natural gas facilities, renewable energy projects, and battery energy storage systems. Interpret environmental regulations, permit conditions, and agency requirements to determine project obligations and develop practical compliance strategies. Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental requirements related to air quality, water quality, stormwater, waste management, erosion and sediment control, and other environmental considerations. Identify potential environmental compliance risks and develop recommendations to mitigate impacts to project schedules, budgets, and execution. Support environmental compliance reviews, internal audits, regulatory inspections, and corrective action programs. Evaluate proposed project activities and construction methods for potential environmental impacts and regulatory implications. Maintain awareness of regulatory changes and communicate relevant requirements to project teams. Environmental Permitting and Project Development Lead or coordinate environmental permitting activities, including identifying required permits, developing permitting schedules, tracking submittals, and monitoring approval milestones. Coordinate with engineering, project management, environmental consultants, and regulatory agencies to support timely permit approvals. Review environmental permit applications, technical reports, environmental assessments, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness. Evaluate environmental constraints during project planning and development and communicate potential impacts to project leadership. Support environmental requirements for site development, construction, commissioning, and project closeout. Track permit conditions and ensure applicable requirements are incorporated into project plans, construction documents, and field procedures. Assist with evaluating environmental risks associated with project changes, site modifications, and construction sequencing. Field Environmental Management Conduct and oversee environmental inspections at construction sites and operating facilities to verify compliance with environmental permits and management plans. Evaluate site conditions and construction acti